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Although not released in the United States until the 27th of March, Nintendo's 3DS was released in Japan on the 26th of February. We pulled some strings to acquire this Japanese model, and cannot wait to see what makes the 3DS tick. Join us today as we tear down Nintendo's newest and most radical handheld device yet.[/p]

Cool to look at, and I learned some things I can do without even taking it apart! (Blow at the microphone[s?] to give the top screen a spin)

The one thing I'm wondering has to do with this:
If you've read some of the "Iwata Asks" interviews, it's been mentioned that while the top screen's outer-facing cameras allow 3D pictures, it was tough to make the system rigid enough to that even if dropped, they wouldn't become unalligned. If they are unalligned, 3D pictures wouldn't work. So I bet their 3DS can't take 3D pictures as it should after being taken apart and put back together.

the ribbon cable is smaller, hopefully it wont break easily this time if closed (dont even dare open it if u wanna check it out... there's atleast 6 ribbon cable connections). The hinge still seems weak to me, man!
crazy, absolutely crazy packaging although looks sturdier for those who will not open the 3ds but for those who wanna mess around with it (cover change), forget doing it yourself for quite some time

XD I shall shed a tear two for THEE 3DS , whom didn't cross the bridge (of life) ,
I shall although sob and cry that one day all handhelds shall not be tampered ,
Then again I just can't remember what I never knew and that is ,
is that disassembled Console either black or neither blue ,
which do i request so I may on my . Dragon Quest (VI realms of Revelation ) !!! I got you good .
But wait there's more how will airWaLKRe feel after dozens of 3DSes are dissembled i must say i fell sorry for him .